Former Tripura CM Manik Sarkar threatens ‘militant protest’; booked: Officials
The complainant said that such statements are likely to incite citizens to resort to violence, disturb public order
Tripura police have initiated legal proceedings against former Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, a senior CPI-M leader, for allegedly making provocative statements during a political event held on August 10. During the address in Agartala, Sarkar reportedly expressed concerns over the government's failure to address a range of issues, including farmers' hardships, worker conditions, corruption, road quality, law enforcement, and women's safety.
He warned that if these "11-point demands" were not met, his movement would become more militant and aggressive.
The police cited concerns that Sarkar's remarks could incite violence, disrupt public order, and encourage unlawful activities. A case was filed under sections 192 (provoking riot), 353(1)(B) (falsely informing with intent to create fear or panic), and 61(1) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at West Agartala police station. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made as of yet.
Sarkar, who served as Chief Minister from 1998 to 2018, is maintaining his stance, stating that the complaints cannot suppress his voice. He suggested that his statement might have been used to deflect attention from the government's shortcomings. Sarkar served as the leader of the opposition for five years from 2018. The Bharatiya Janata Party has condemned Sarkar's remarks, saying they are provocative and intended to harm national peace and tranquility.
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